Unfortunately, these cards were somewhat different from their storyline counterparts.

But why are they banned?

What Are Egyptian God Cards?

Featured YGO Gods

They are Slifer the Sky Dragon, Obelisk the Tormentor, and The Winged Dragon of Ra.

Why Are Egyptian God Cards Banned?

Except for the versions that are.

Edge of Eternities art alongside Emrakul.

The original prints were all ‘illegal’ prints, andwere never legal for tournament play.

Since this original run of promotional cards features backs that aren’t compatible with other cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh!

A split image of a player casting an elemental spell against a ship in a storm in DND.

A collage showing Obelisk the Tormentor, The Winged Dragon of Ra, and Slifer the Sky Dragon on their unique card backs with a red

“Illegal” prints of all three of the Egyptian God Cards: Obelisk the Tormentor, The Winged Dragon of Ra, and Slifer the Sky Dragon.

The legal versions of all three Egyptian God Cards, with the orange Effect Monster front and rules text.

The backs of the illegal prints of the Egyptian God Cards. Each features the Yu-Gi-Oh! card back, in different colors to match the front of the cards.

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